A welcome return to Milton Country parkrun today, which was looking a little dry in the heat. Christopher and I were part of a 31 strong volunteer team helping the event happen.

I was marshalling at one of my favourite spots at the back of the park, enjoying the peace and watching the birds (including a very large swan family 🦢), before all the runners came through! It was extra special cheering on GoodGymers Chris and Alex, who were running today 📢

There is not a lot more uplifting than cheering runners and walkers round the course, and there was even time for a few chats with people out walking dogs this morning, so I was feeling doubly cheery by the end.

Just as the tail walker came past, I spotted a flash of red through the trees and it was Chris doing his extra loop as part of his pack-down role. He was wielding a walking pole (don't run with poles, kids) which turned out to be for cone carrying, very clever.

Congratulations to all 417 finishers today 🙌

As well as representation in Milton, Harriet was running at Fulbourn, and Caroline took on the beach at Great Yarmouth. Fantastic efforts all!